Explain the typical reasons for speech anxiety, and discuss the strategies for overcoming anxiety. Be
sure to explain why the techniques for reducing speech anxiety are likely to be effective.
What will be an ideal response?
(1 ) Reasons: the speaker sees his or her ideas as important; the speaker values listeners'
judgment; the speaker wants to make a good impression; the speaker worries about making mistakes.
(2 ) Reduction strategies: acknowledge fears and recognize that you can overcome them; concentrate on
what you will say and the effect you want to have on your listeners; act confident even if you feel
apprehensive; prepare a strong introduction; end the speech on a strong note and pause before returning to
your seat.
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George just transferred to a university in southern California. In his speech class, he gave an introductory speech that had a great deal of humor He thought if he made jokes about his Texas hometown and the university he had transferred from, the audience would like him. But the audience didn't laugh at his humor or appreciate his speech. Which of the following statements BEST applies to this situation?
A) George didn't adapt his speech according to the cultural traditions and expectations of his audience. B) George should have known that humor only works when a professional uses it. C) George didn't do anything wrong; the audience was just uninformed and uneducated. D) George should have known that most audiences don't appreciate humor in a speech.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of lecturing?
a. Covering a lot of information in a short amount of time. b. The number of trainees in the class is not important. c. It reduces the uncertainties for the trainees. d. It can be trainer centered.